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The Storm winds down, but new malware on the up

Malicious software removal tools have cut down Storm botnet numbers, but does this simply mean that criminals will migrate to new threats?

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 1 May 2008 at 14:24

Security/News

Week in Review: 'Superhacker’ to face US justice

McKinnon finally faces the music in the US, new competition for Google, Nokia looks to the future, the government fights crime, and more on the new...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 1 Aug 2008 at 12:20

Security/News

Google AdWords 'targeted by phishers'

As a new phishing scam is revealed, it seems that the more Google's market share grows, the more profitable it is for criminals to target the...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 6 May 2008 at 13:28

Security/News

Behind the scenes: Symantec's malware battle

IT PRO visited Symantec's offices in Ireland to find out more about its fight at the ever-changing frontline of malware.

By by Asavin Wattanajantra, 27 Mar 2008 at 14:01

Security/Features

Symantec updates anti-malware technologies

Conventional approaches to virus detection are no longer sufficient, security vendor warns.

By Stephen Pritchard, 23 May 2008 at 10:40

Security/News

File sharing infects 500,000 computers

McAfee reveal details on what it calls the most significant malware outbreak since 2005, as peer-to-peer networks look under threat.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 9 May 2008 at 12:18

Security/News

Video: Q&A with Richard Archdeacon, Symantec

IT PRO speaks to Richard Archdeacon, director, global services, at the information security software vendor Symantec.

By Stephen Pritchard, 23 May 2008 at 14:16

Security/News

New trojan threat able to ‘control’ network routers

Attackers have new ways to get past tougher network security, and are now taking over the device which controls your network.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 19 Jun 2008 at 15:52

Security/News

Microsoft lines up seven critical patches for August

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday will include seven critical updates relating to both Windows and Office.

By Nicole Kobie, 11 Aug 2008 at 13:33

Security/News

Yahoo and McAfee integrate security warnings into search

Yahoo Search users will see websites at risk and hopefully avoid those which are definitely compromised, thanks to a new partnership announced today.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 6 May 2008 at 16:09

Security/News

Malware attacks in July greater than all of last year

Staggering amounts of malware detected and blocked, mainly due to compromised websites and SQL injection attacks.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 27 Aug 2008 at 15:13

Security/News

Malware on legitimate websites up 50 per cent

The security threat from legitimate websites infected with malware has doubled in the first six months of this year, according to the latest...

By Miya Knights, 30 Jul 2008 at 12:16

Security/News

US continues to top malware league table

New statistical threat analysis has found the US looks set to maintain its dominant position as the most prolific source of spam and viruses.

By Miya Knights, 31 Jul 2008 at 14:48

Security/News

Malware-ridden websites jump 58 per cent

MessageLabs says web-based threats continue to be of serious concern, as the number of sites blocked each day hits highest level since last April.

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 2 Jul 2008 at 14:19

Security/News

Timeline: Outbreak! - The rise of the SQL infection

IT PRO has been watching and charting the progress of what is one of the biggest and most high profile web security threats of this year - the SQL...

By Asavin Wattanajantra, 4 Aug 2008 at 11:55

Security/News

Olympic IT infrastructure holds off hackers

The main IT systems supplier to Beijing’s Olympic Games said records were broken behind the scenes, as the infrastructure performed without a hitch.

By Miya Knights, 26 Aug 2008 at 16:14

Security/News

Malware more compatible with Vista than anti-malware products

Malware writers faster in developing code than security industry, claims expert.

By Rene Millman, 22 Jan 2007 at 17:37

Security/News

Online auctions sell £4 million of pirate software over six months

The Business Software Alliance warns companies against prices which are too good to be true, as they may come with malware.

By Nicole Kobie, 3 Oct 2007 at 13:02

Internet/News

Malware growth exceeds expectation

Malware attacks have almost doubled in the first half of 2008, according to F-Secure.

By , 25 Jun 2008 at 10:51

Security/News

Obfuscation malware on the rise

New figures point to increase in malware that hides its true intentions from its victims.

By Rene Millman, 14 Sep 2007 at 15:48

Security/News

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